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Venice in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Venice in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Venice in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Venice in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +8°C during the day and approximately 11 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 5 rainy days in the month and around 62 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Venice;

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-11°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Venice has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Venice in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Venice for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +12°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +10°C.

Is Venice warm or cold in December?

Venice is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +6°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Venice, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Venice in December

Venice weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+13°C+8°C+7°C
Min. temperature
-6°C-11°C-12°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+16°C+15°C
Rainfall
92 mm62 mm46 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%79%79%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
101112
Cloudy days
131514
Rainy days
754
Snowy days
001

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +8°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 92 mm to 62 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 10 to 11.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Venice in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Venice is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Venice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 84 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Venice wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Venice?

This is the weather in Venice in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+11°C
2 December
🌧️
+8°C
3 December
🌧️
+9°C
4 December
🌧️
+10°C
5 December
🌧️
+12°C
6 December
🌫️
+8°C
7 December
☀️
+11°C
8 December
☁️
+9°C
9 December
🌧️
+7°C
10 December
🌧️
+9°C
11 December
🌧️
+8°C
12 December
☀️
+5°C
13 December
☁️
+3°C
14 December
☁️
+6°C
15 December
☁️
+8°C
16 December
🌧️
+7°C
17 December
☁️
+9°C
18 December
☀️
+8°C
19 December
☀️
+6°C
20 December
☁️
+6°C
21 December
☁️
+6°C
22 December
🌫️
+8°C
23 December
🌫️
+10°C
24 December
🌫️
+10°C
25 December
☁️
+11°C
26 December
🌫️
+10°C
27 December
🌫️
+12°C
28 December
☁️
+12°C
29 December
🌧️
+10°C
30 December
🌫️
+11°C
31 December
☁️
+10°C
In December 2023 Venice had 5 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +12°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Venice climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Venice in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+7°C) and the highest in 2019 (+12°C). The driest year was 2016 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Venice in December:

Is December a good time to visit Venice?

It’s always a good time to visit Venice, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Venice in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Venice rainy in December?

Venice is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Venice in December?

The amount of sunny days in Venice during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Venice

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Venice, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.